CITY OF BISHOP
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Garcia called the meeting of the Bishop City Council to order at 6:01 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 301 West Line Street, Bishop, California. 2) MOMENT OF SILENCE
Mayor Garcia announced a moment of silence.
3) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem Kong. 4) ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Councilmember Ellis
Councilmember Schwartz
Councilmember Muchovej
Mayor Pro Tem Kong
Mayor Garcia
ABSENT:
None.
OTHERS PRESENT: Deston Dishion, City Administrator; Robin Picken, City Clerk; Police Chief: Nora Gamino, Buice Chief; Nora Damn Pu Ait Works hire Aur, and Dane it eDer., Services Manager
PUBLIC COMMENT
Rick Klug, a local resident, congratulated those who appear to be on our next Council based on the current election results and wished outgoing Councilmember Ellis well in his future plans. Rick Klug then recited a prayer. No further public comments were made.
6) DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Written reports from the Fire, Police, Public Works, Community Services, Planning, and Administration Departments were submitted on each department's activities including upcoming and ongoing projects. Verbal reports were also given by the Police, Public Works, Community Services, and Administration Departments.
6.A) Fire Department Report - Fire Chief Bret Russell
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Fire Department Report - October 2024
Fire Chief Russell was absent and excused.
6.B) Police Department Report - Police Chief Nate Derr
Police Department Report - October 2024
Police Chief Derr introduced newly hired Police Department Communication Operator "Dispacher" Haley Hersley to Council and conducted Haley Hersley's oath of office.
6.C) Public Works Department Report - Public Works Director Nora Gamino Public Works Department Report - October 2024
Public Works Director Gamino reported to Council on the Disaster Funds with U.S.
Department of Agriculture Rural Development, the Brookside Water Consolidation for the State Water Resource Control Board, the West Line Street Water Main Replacement, and the Bishop Area Wastewater Authority Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) for the new plant. Director Gamino also reported that the City is in their final design stages for the South Warren Improvements Project, currently reviewing the design of the East Line Street Bridge Replacement Project, and currently conducting a lead service line inventory starting with a notification letter and survey going out to all property owners in Bishop this week.
6.D) Community Services Department Report - Community Services Manager Daniel McElroy.
Community Services Department Report - October 2024
Community Services Manager McElroy reported to Council on the cleaning of leaves and winterization at the City Park and other City landscapes around town, preparing for the installation of winter decorations, announced that Aquatics Coordinator Danica Gomez successfully passed her trained as a fully certified Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) Trainer, and currently working with High Sierra Energy Foundation on the purchase of an efficient pool pump.
6.E) Planning Department Report - Assistant Planner Ana Budnyk Planning Department Report - October 2024
Assistant Planner Budnyk was absent and excused.
6.F) City Administrator Report - City Administrator Deston Dishion City Administrator Report - October 2024
City Administrator Dishion reported to Council on his meeting with Bishop Paiute Tribe Chief Executive Officer Joseph Byrd and Fire Chief Russell where they were able to discuss Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and fire services, the Bishop Paiute Tribe expressed their interest in assisting the City in funding the Fire Department and EMS, and to be a stakeholder in the regional housing study. Administrator Dishion also reported to Council on a draft Exclusive Operating Area (EOA) Request for Proposals (RFP) with Inyo County to send to Inland Counties Emergency Medical Agency November 12, 2024 Page 2
(ICEMA), attended the Continuum of Care Committee Meeting with Police Chief Derr relating to the camping ordinance to be discussed later in the agenda, and reported that he had the opportunity to speak at a recent Sunrise Rotary meeting. 7) COUNTY OF INYO UPDATE
Second District Supervisor Griffiths provided an update on Inyo County business and activities.
CONSENT CALENDAR
8.A) Proposition 4 Calculations Report, Gann Appropriations Limit Cover Page
City of Bishop Proposition 4 Calculations for June 30, 2024
8.B) Second Reading and Adoption of a Proposed Ordinance Relating_to Prohibiting Public Urination and Defecation
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Ordinance - Relating to Prohibiting Public Urination and Defecation
8.C) Fire Inspector Job Description and Job Analysis
PT Fire Inspector Job Description- DRAFT 11 12 2024
PT Fire Inspector JDEFA DRAFT 11.12.24
8.D) Part-Time Salary Schedule - July.1, 2024 - June 30, 2025 2024-2025 Part Time Wage Scale - DRAFT 11 12 2024
8.E) Building Permits Issued Report
Permit Issued Report - October 2024
8.F) Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Cancellation Notice Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Cancellation Notice - September 25, 2024
Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Cancellation Notice - October 23, 2024
No public comments were made.
Motion/Councilmember Muchovei Seconded/Councilmember Schwartz Councilmember Muchovej made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
Motion passed 5-0
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Ayes: Councilmember Ellis, Councilmember Schwartz, Councilmember Muchovej, Mayor Pro Tem Kong, Mayor Garcia
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
NEW BUSINESS
9.A) 2023-2024 Audited Financial Statements
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Audited Financial Statements for FY 2023-2024
Finance Director's Report for FY 2023-2024
Finance Director Aukee reviewed this item with Council.
Council thanked Finance Director Aukee for his report and made comments on how to use his report in future budget reviews.
No public comments were made.
Motion/Councilmember Schwartz Seconded/Councilmember Muchovej Councilmember Schwartz made a motion to approve and accept the City of Bishop's audited financial statements for fiscal year 2023-2024.
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Councilmember Ellis, Councilmember Schwartz, Councilmember Muchovej, Mayor Pro Tem Kong, Mayor Garcia
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
9.B) First Reading and Introduction of a Proposed Ordinance Amending Section 9.24.020 The City of Bishop Ordinances, Unlawful Acts in the Park, in order to Prohibit Fishing.
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Ordinance - Prohibiting Fishing in City Park
Community Services Manager McElroy reviewed this item with Council.
No public comments were made.
Motion/Councilmember Schwartz Seconded/Mayor Pro Tem Kong Councilmember Schwartz made a motion to approve the first reading and introduction of the proposed Ordinance amending Section 9.24.020. Unlawful Acts in the Park, in order to prohibit fishing by title only.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bishop, State of California, Amending Section 9.24.020 The City of Bishop Code of Ordinances, Unlawful Acts in the Park, in Order to Prohibit Fishing
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Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Councilmember Ellis, Councilmember Schwartz, Councilmember Muchovej, Mayor Pro Tem Kong, Mayor Garcia
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
9.C) Second Reading and Adoption of a Proposed Ordinance Relating to Regulating Encampments and Sleeping on Public Property.
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Ordinance - Relating to Encampments and Sleeping on Public Property.
Police Chief Derr reviewed this item with Council. Council discussed the policies for implementation with Police Chief Derr.
Public comments were made by:
Inyo County Health and Human Services Director Anna Scott spoke to the intent of the ordinance and the options we have currently available to assist people in need. Anna Scott mentioned that Health and Human Services appreciates the opportunity to work with the Bishop Police Department and will coordinate with the Police Department on services. Council asked Anna Scott that they would appreciate it if she would come back and report to Council on this topic when she is available to do so in the future.
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) Senior Real Estate Officer Elsa Jimenez responded to Council's questions in regards to how LADWP's Real Estate Department works with the Bishop Police Department and Inyo County's Sheriffs Department to respond to camping on LADWP property where it is or where it is not allowed.
Councilmember Muchovej asked Police Chief Derr to please add a line to the Police Department report on any increase or decrease in calls relating to this issue.
No further public comments were made.
Motion/Councilmember Ellis Seconded/Councilmember Muchovej Councilmember Ellis made a motion to approve the second reading and adoption of the proposed ordinance by title only.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bishop, State of California, Amending Title 8 of the Bishop Municipal Code by Adding Chapter 8.05 Relating to the Regulating of Encampments and Sleeping on Public Property and Determining Such Ordinance to be Éxempt From Environmental Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act.
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Councilmember Ellis, Councilmember Schwartz, Councilmember Muchovej, Mayor Pro Tem Kong, Mayor Garcia
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
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9.D) Amendment 1 to the Agreement between the County of Inye, The Bishop Paiute Tribe and the City of Bishop for the Provision of Emergency Medical Services Cost Sharing:
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Cost Share Agreement - 1st Amendment - 6-30-25 Extension-11-4-24 EMS Cost Share MOU - FINAL - Oct 30 2023
City Administrator Dishion reviewed this item with Council.
Public comments were made by:
Jeff Griffiths, Inyo County Second District Supervisor, confirmed that it is Inyo County's intention to approve this Amendment before the end of December 2024, prior to the newly elected Inyo County Board of Supervisor taking office. No further public comments were made.
Motion/Councilmember Schwartz Seconded/Councilmember Muchovej Councilmember Schwartz made a motion to approve Amendment 1 to the Emergency Medical Cost Sharing Agreement in an amount Not To Exceed $37,586, and authorize the City Administrator to sign.
Motion passed 5-0
Councilmember Ellis, Councilmember Schwartz, Councilmember Muchovej, Mayor Pro Tem Kong, Mayor Garcia
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
10) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
With consensus from Council, Councilmember Muchovej requested that staff bring back a discussion of how staff plans to apply for the use of recently passed Proposition 4 funding as is relates to water and fire mitigation to benefit the City.
PROPOSITION 4 - AUTHORIZES BONDS FOR SAFE DRINKING WATER,
WILDFIRE PREVENTION, AND PROTECTING COMMUNITIES AND NATURAL LANDS FROM CLIMATE RISKS. LEGISLATIVE STATUTE. A YES vote on this measure means: The state could borrow $10 billion to fund various activities aimed at conserving natural resources, as well as responding to the causes and effects of climate change.
With consensus from Council, Councilmember Schwartz requested that the City is represented at all the civic meetings that take place in town with at least one City Council Member or City Staff member. This request is being made so that the City is consistently present to participate in the various designated meetings and events. City Administrator Dishion agreed to put a calendar together so that all will know who will No further requests were made.
11) COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
November 12, 2024
Council Members reported on meetings and community events that they attended. 12) ADJOURNMENT
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:20 p.m. to the City Council Meeting scheduled for Monday, November 25, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
Hail Sent
Jose Garcia, Mayor
Attest: bu
Robin Picken, City Clerk
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